1962 Ford Capri vs. 1980 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (135 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 652 kg more than 1962 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1962 Ford Capri | 1980 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Capri | Firebird |
Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 135 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |